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Job Summary
Board Chair
Anchor Community Care Limited
Governance Role 3-Year Term Melbourne
Anchor Community Care Limited (Anchor) is seeking an experienced and values-driven leader to serve as Board Chair.
This is a unique opportunity to provide strategic leadership to a respected community organisation committed to delivering high-quality care and support services. The Chair plays a critical role in ensuring strong governance financial sustainability and alignment with Anchors mission and values.
About the Role
The Board Chair provides strategic oversight and governance leadership working in close partnership with the CEO and Board to ensure organisational performance accountability and long-term sustainability.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the Board in governance and strategic planning
- Overseeing organisational performance risk and compliance (including ACNC and ASIC obligations)
- Supporting coaching and overseeing the performance of the CEO
- Ensuring strong financial oversight frameworks are in place
- Facilitating effective and inclusive Board discussions
- Representing Anchor with key stakeholders and within the community
About You
You are an experienced Board leader with:
- Demonstrated governance expertise within the not-for-profit sector
- Experience chairing Boards or senior governance committees
- Strong strategic capability and financial oversight experience
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- A commitment to ethical leadership and community impact
This is a three-year appointment with a Directors fee to be negotiated.
Non-Executive Director Opportunities
Anchor is also seeking additional Board Directors to complement the existing skills of the Board.
Following a review of our Board Skills Matrix we are particularly seeking individuals with experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Board experience or experience working closely with a Board
- Community services or health sector knowledge
- Fundraising
- People & Culture
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation
We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about strengthening community services and contributing to strong governance in a purpose-driven organisation.
Our Commitment
Anchor has zero tolerance for child abuse and is deeply committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We recognise the history and impact of white settlement on First Nations peoples and actively promote cultural safety inclusion and equity across our organisation.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity organisation and encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities people with disability and members of the LGBTQI community.
Expressions of Interest including a covering letter and Curriculum Vitae to be received by Friday 13 March 2026.
For confidential enquiries or to request a copy of the relevant position description please contact:
Helen Voogt-Dillon
Executive Manager People and Culture
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Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Diplomatic Skills
- Risk Management
- Influencing Skills
- Organizational Skill
- Accounting & Finance
- Strategy Management
- People Management
- Industril Knowledge
- Communication
- Negotiation Skills
- Strategic Thinking Skills
- Leadership Skill
- Problem Solving Skills
- Regulatory&Governance
